6.30 Carat Natural Loose Mix Color Spinel Parcel 5 Piece Cushion Burmese Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.30 carat Pieces 5 Treatment None Origin Burma Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion AG278 This magnificent 6.30-carat natural mixed-color spinel parcel captivates with a vib...
Spinel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Shape Natural Loose 3.45 Carat Dark Lagoon Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dark Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.45 Carats Dimension: 10.4 x 7.6 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Colour: Dark Lagoon Certificate: On Demand Lagoon Tourmaline, a captivating...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 8.6 x 5.9 x 4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colour: Black And Pink Tourmaline is a captiv...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 5.8 x 5.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its re...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carat Adorable Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Square Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.65 Carats Dimension: 8.4 x 8.1 x 5.9 Mm Colour: Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Dark Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dark Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.90 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 6.3 x 4.6 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is...
Tourmaline
$296Sale Price|20% Off
3.85 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.85 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 6.5 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Seafoam 2.60 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Deep Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 6.8 x 5.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Clarity: Included Tourmaline is a captiv...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 2.20 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 6.3 x 5 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 7.9 x 5.7 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone known for its r...
Tourmaline
$288Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carat Natural Vivid Green Loose Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Dimension: 10.3 x 7.8 x 6.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Quality Rubelite Tourmaline Pair Cushion Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.55 carat Dimensions 7.0x6.1x4.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion This exceptional 2.55 carat Rubelite Tourmaline pair showcases vibrant, n...
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Unique Color Tourmaline Pair Asscher Cut African Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.00 carat Dimensions 6.3x6.3x5.3mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Asscher This exquisite 3.00 carat tourmaline pair showcases a rare and unique c...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 7.9 x 7.8 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Light Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivat...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carat Natural Bright Green Loose Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.85 Carats Dimension: 7.4 x 7.4 x 6.3 Mm Colour: Bright Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.10 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Square Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$528Sale Price|20% Off
3.20 Carat Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Pink Tourmaline Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 5.2 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Long Cushion Tourmaline is ...
Tourmaline
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Color 5.50 Carats Natural loose Seafoam Tourmaline Perfect Square Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 5.50 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 10.1 x 7.8 Mm Colour: Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Square Tourmaline i...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.95 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.95 Carats Dimension: 14.2 x 5.9 x 5 Mm Colour: Greenish Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.90 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.90 Carats Dimension: 14.5 x 6.4 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Green And Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a ...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 6.9 x 6 Mm Colour: Blue Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivati...
Tourmaline
$880Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 8 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Bright Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capti...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
4.25 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Afghanistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Dimension: 10 x 8.6 x 6.6 Mm Colour: Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
6.45 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.45 Carats Dimension: 12.8 x 8.9 x 6.8 Mm Colour: Bright Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a c...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|20% Off
4.75 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.75 Carats Dimension: 12.7 x 7.3 x 5.8 Mm Colour: Lagoon Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Cushion Tourmaline is ...
Tourmaline
$304Sale Price|20% Off
3.35 Carat Natural Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.65 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.65 Carats Dimension: 10.8 x 5.6 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Bright Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a cap...
Tourmaline
3.68 Carat Natural Loose Certified Blue Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Sri Lankan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.68 carats Dimensions 9.74x7.79x5.55 mm Treatment Heated Origin Sri Lanka Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval AG340 This exquisite 3.68-carat natural certified blue sapphire captiv...
Blue Sapphire
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
9.20 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline Emerald Cut Afghan Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 9.20 carat Dimensions 14.8x9.7x7.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut Emerald This striking 9.20 carat natural Bi Color Watermelon Tourmaline showcas...
Tourmaline
$208Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 5.1 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemsto...
Tourmaline
$216Sale Price|20% Off
1.35 Carat Natural Loose Deep Green Tourmaline Octagon Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Deep Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.35 Carats Dimension: 6.1 x 5.8 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Deep Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivati...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|20% Off
2.60 Carat Exquisite Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 7.3 x 7.3 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Seafoam Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating g...
Tourmaline
$416Sale Price|20% Off
3.70 Carat Natural Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline Weight: 3.70 Carats Dimension: 10 x 7.6 x 6.6 Mm Colour: Ink Blue Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating ge...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
6.35 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 6.35 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 9.4 x 7.9 Mm Colour: Green And Black Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a ca...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Bluish Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Peach Pink Tourmaline Oval Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peach Pink Tourmaline Weight: 2.10 Carats Dimension: 8.4 x 7.1 x 5.5 Mm Colour: Peach Pink Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Shape: Oval Tourmaline i...
Tourmaline
$304Sale Price|20% Off
2.15 Carat Natural Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$600Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$480Sale Price|20% Off
2.35 Carat Natural Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Pear Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$448Sale Price|20% Off
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$240Sale Price|20% Off
6.10 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$336Sale Price|20% Off
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carats Dimension: 9.2 x 6.1 x 4.9 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemsto...
Tourmaline
$640Sale Price|20% Off
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 8.3 x 6.6 Mm Colour: Bright Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
9.80 Carat Natural Loose Golden Topaz Cushion Shape Gem From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz Weight: 9.80 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 10.2 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz is a radi...
Topaz
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.40 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Green Tourmaline Weight: 1.40 Carats Dimension: 6.4 x 5.7 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a capt...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
13.50 Carat Natural Loose Skardu Topaz Square Shape Gem For Necklace Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Topaz Weight: 13.50 Carats Dimension: 13.7 x 13.3 x 9.2 Mm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Shape: Square Cushion Color; Golden Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Golden Topaz ...
Topaz
$640Sale Price|20% Off
2.85 Carat Natural Loose Soft Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Long Cushion Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7 x 4.9 Mm Colour : Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Long Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Mint to...
Tourmaline
$680Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Reverse Pair Tourmaline Trillion Cut Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$440Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.80 Carat Natural Loose Light Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.80 Carats Dimension: 10 x 6.9 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Light Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captiva...
Tourmaline
$320Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Dark Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$360Sale Price|20% Off
4.95 Carat Natural Loose Dark Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Mint Tourmaline Square Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Some tourmalines display multiple colors within a single crystal, creating mesmerizing patterns and color combinations. The gem's name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali,...
Tourmaline
$256Sale Price|20% Off
2.35 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.35 Carats Dimension: 10.6 x 5.6 x 4 Mm Colour : Mint Green Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Mint tourma...
Tourmaline
$200Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Dark Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.45 Carats Dimension: 9 x 5.8 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Dark Green Origin: Afghanistan Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Tourmaline is a captivating gemstone k...
Tourmaline
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.